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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1773
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†FALTON, Falten, n. A fillet, head-band (Arg. 1825 Jam., falten). Gael.Sc. 1773 Mrs Grant Letters (1807) I. 73:
I now think plaids and faltons just as becoming.
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